Cindy Smith Obituary
Cindy Smith passed away on September 6, 2025. She was born on January 7, 1953, in Madison, New Jersey to William McMane and Doris P. (Schaffer) McMane.
Cindy is survived by her husband, Kenneth Smith; sisters, Sharon VanWinkle-Jones and Linda Omalia; brother, William McMane; sister-in-law, Nita Horn; brother-in-law, Keith Smith; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
Cindy was a friendly person. She made friends wherever she went.
In lieu of flowers, the Smith family kindly asks that donations be made to Rufus Refuge by mail at P.O. Box 1385, Madisonville, Texas 77864, or online at RufusRefuge.org.
Arrangements are under the direction of Madisonville Funeral Home, Madisonville, Texas.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1511 East Main Street P.O. Box 956, Madisonville, TX 77864
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